Ellen Dewar

Ellen has been snapping cars for more than 25 years, and is the head of Wheels Media's photography department.

Reviews

Ford Ranger 3.2 load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

Despite the presence of the two European V6 utes, the Ranger 3.2 still has the largest capacity engine here.

Dual-cab ute load tow test 2019 introduction
Reviews

Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019: Introduction

Top-dollar V6 diesel utes from Mercedes-Benz and VW look the goods for heavy duty load carrying and towing, but how do they shape up against more affordable dual cabs when put to the acid test?

Ford Ranger Raptor review 4x4 of the Year 2019
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Ford Ranger Raptor review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

There’s no denying Ford has built an impressive recreationally focussed 4x4 ute

Mercedes-Benz X250d Progressive review 4x4 of the Year 2019
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Mercedes-Benz X250d Progressive review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Mercedes-Benz has done an excellent job at re-engineering the Navara.

HSV Colorado Sportscat+ review 4x4 of the Year 2019
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HSV Colorado Sportscat+ review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

HSV's chassis work has gone into producing a more sporty on-road drive.

2019 4x4 of the Year Ford Everest Trend review
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Ford Everest Trend review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Notable changes improve the Everest's capability as a comfortable and competent trail vehicle.

4x4 of the Year 2019 Ford Ranger XLT review
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Ford Ranger XLT review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Improvements in refinement and comfort represent a generational change.

4x4 of the Year 2019 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Core review
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Volkswagen Amarok V6 Core review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

In 4x4 of the Year's company the V6 Core comfortably tops the rest when it comes to get-up-and-go.

4x4 of the Year 2019 SsangYong Rexton ELX review
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SsangYong Rexton ELX review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

The Rexton appeals as a modern, convincing, well-built 4x4 family wagon.

4x4 of the Year 2019 Mahindra Pik-Up S10 review
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Mahindra Pik-Up S10 review: 4x4 of the Year 2019

Without doubt, Mahindra's entry proved the biggest surprise of the eight.

4x4 of the Year 2019 Introduction
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4x4 of the Year 2019: Introduction

Eight very different vehicles are vying for the 4x4 Of the Year crown, but there can be only one winner…

4x4 Tyre Test 2019 WINNER
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4x4 Tyre Test 2019: WINNER

Tallying the numbers reveals one clear winner.

Nexen Roadian AT review 4x4 Tyre Test 2019
Wheels & Tyres

Nexen Roadian AT review: 4x4 Tyre Test 2019

Nexen exemplifies "you get what you pay for" mantra.

Maxxis 700 Bravo AT review 4x4 Tyre Test 2019
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Maxxis 700 Bravo AT review: 4x4 Tyre Test 2019

Strong performance metrics bolster underdog's claim to the title.

Hankook Dynapro AT-M review 4x4 Tyre Test 2019
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Hankook Dynapro AT-M review: 4x4 Tyre Test 2019

Jack of all trades pick lands squarely in the middle of the pack.

Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure review 4x4 Tyre Test 2019
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Goodyear Wrangler AT Adventure review: 4x4 Tyre Test 2019

Off-road focus fails to wrangle the points.

Falken Wildpeak AT review 4x4 Tyre Test 2019
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Falken Wildpeak AT review: 4x4 Tyre Test 2019

All-rounded character beneath a tough appearance.

4x4 Tyre Test 2019 Dunlop Grandtrek AT25
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Dunlop Grandtrek AT25 review: 4x4 Tyre Test 2019

Grandtrek revels in the wet, but not in the mud.

4x4 Tyre Test 2019 Bridgestone Dueler AT LT
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Bridgestone Dueler AT (LT) review: 4x4 Tyre Test 2019

Black sheep of the test shows its true colours on the road.

4x4 Tyre Test 2019 Introduction
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4x4 Tyre Test 2019: Introduction

Seven tyres pounded on - and off -road to find suitable all-terrain rubber for your 4x4.

4x4 Pubs Tilpa Hotel NSW
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4x4 Pubs: Tilpa Hotel, NSW

If you haven’t seen a ‘Tilpa Hotel’ sticker on your travels, you must be driving with your eyes closed.

4x4 Australia Advertisers Trip to the Victorian High Country
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4x4 Australia Advertisers' Trip to the Victorian High Country

A mid-week High Country escape with some of the best folks in the 4x4 industry.

Custom Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4000 review
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Custom Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4000 review

Bathurst legend Larry Perkins loves the desert, and does it in style in the mother of all 'dual-cabs'. The dune-eating UNIMOG U4000.

Custom Holden Overlander 1-Tonner review
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Custom Holden 1-Tonner review

When three worlds collide, merge, fuse and mutate into one behemoth 4x4 Holden Tonner.